euphemizes

Definition of euphemizesnext
present tense third-person singular of euphemize

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Verb
  • Rain that gets through cracks in the pavement softens the soil beneath, causing more deformation under traffic loading and leading to more cracking, according to Jonathan Stewart, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering.
    Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Straddling formalwear codes and casualwear, Jang softens traditional silhouettes via unexpected fabric pairings, texture contrast, and use of hybrid materials.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The company typically sweetens the deal by including a free sheet set, a mattress protector and two cooling pillows, which can add up to $599 in value to your purchase.
    Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 1 Dec. 2025
  • Chamomile softens the flame, vanilla sweetens the smoke, and the result is all loving, never strange… a total trance.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Euphemizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphemizes. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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